That we tend to perceive things in terms of their familiar uses is called:

A) single use theory
B) single dimensional thinking
C) functional fixedness
D) remote associates
E) association familiarity


C

Psychology

You might also like to view...

The text authors suggest that the strong intimate sharing component that characterizes female friendships but not male friendships is due to females having more comfort with their a. sexuality

b. language skills. c. intellect. d. vulnerability.

Psychology

Roughly translated from the German, gestalt means ______

a. "whole" c. "parts" b. "perception" d. "background"

Psychology

Harper has a rational style to decision-making. Which of the following best describes her likely approach to buying a new car?

A. She will purchase whichever car her best friend recommends. B. She will use her "gut" feeling to select a new car. C. She will decide on the first car she sees when entering the lot. D. She will thoroughly compare different cars within her budget.

Psychology

Research has shown that during adolescence, ________ is most strongly related to global self-esteem

a. physical appearance b. scholastic competence c. athletic competence d. social acceptance

Psychology